Saddle Brook, NJ Obituaries

Dec 31, 2025

Joseph Nevin Hughes, Jr was born at home on December 9th, 1932 in Maywood, New Jersey. He was the youngest of five boys, and always had close relationships with his mom, dad, and brothers. After finishing his early school years in Maywood, he graduated from Bogota High School. Joe valued long-lasting friendships, and consistently made the effort to stay in...

Dec 28, 2025

Joseph A. Calcagno, Sr., born May 26, 1952, in Jersey City, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025.

Joseph attended St. Paul of the Cross and Hudson Catholic High School in Jersey City, NJ. He was an incredibly gifted athlete, able to pick up and excel at any sport. He had a particular love and talent for baseball and...

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Dec 6, 2025

Michael S. Pernia of Saddle Brook, NJ passed on December 6, 2025.  Michael leaves behind his Soul Mate, Phyllis Ann Pernia (Mancini), who was his Caregiver for many years.

Mike and Phyllis met on a blind date and 9 months later Mike proposed to Phyllis on Christmas Day and 10 months later they were married on October 18, 1997.

Mike and Phyllis...

Dec 3, 2025

Ann Skripak Gola passed away on December 3, nearly reaching her 103rd birthday, after being surrounded by her loving family. Her life was well-lived, full and beautiful and she will remain an inspiration to all who knew her.

Ann was born December 18, 1922 in Bayonne to Carpatho-Rusyn immigrants Justin and Anastasia (Welczak) Skripak. Her parents were among the founders of...

Nov 23, 2025

Carol Anne Cokinos of Elmwood Park passed peacefully with her beloved husband Joe and loving dog Chloe by her side on November 23, 2025 . Carol is also survived by her brother-in-law James Cokinos and his wife Donna. 

Funeral services from Kugler Funeral Home 311 5th St. Saddle Brook. Visiting hours Saturday Nov. 29 4-8pm.

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In Loving Memory of Violet Schwartz

May 2, 1945 - November 12, 2025

Our hearts are heavy as we say goodbye to Violet “Vi” Schwartz (née Tash) — a woman whose kindness, spirit, and love touched everyone who knew her. Violet has now been reunited in eternal peace with her beloved husband, Gerald Schwartz, who passed before her.

Violet was a devoted mother...

Nov 10, 2025

Edith Marion Sutera (nee Ferguson), age 101, of Saddle Brook, NJ passed peacefully at home in Saddle Brook.  Edith was born of the late Charles and Matilda Ferguson in Bordentown, NJ and lived in Saddle Brook since 1954.  Edith previously worked as a Seamstress making dresses for Botany Mills in Passaic, NJ and later became a volunteer at Franklin Public...

Nov 8, 2025

Walter W. Geer, 99, of Saddle Brook, NJ, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025. Born in Ohio, Walter lived a long, full life defined by honesty, love, and a sharp sense of humor that never faded.

A proud Navy veteran of World War II, Walter was a multiple time (5x) Commander and a lifetime member of VFW Post 3484 of...

Nov 7, 2025

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Nov 3, 2025

Iryna Ivanova Katsalis, 44, of Fair Lawn, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, surrounded by love.

Born on February 18, 1981, in Belarus, Iryna was the cherished daughter of Galina and Alexander Ivanov and the beloved sister of Kirill. A devoted wife to George and a loving mother to her 3-year-old son, Antonios, Iryna’s greatest joy in life...

Nov 2, 2025

Helen Latrella (née Mikowski), 82, of Mahwah, NJ, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025 surrounded by family.

Born on October 24, 1943, in Passaic, NJ, Helen was the beloved daughter of the late Rudolph and Julia (née Bauernhuber) Mikowski. She was also predeceased by her brother, Rudolph Jr. Helen grew up in Passaic and graduated from Passaic High School.

On September...

Oct 26, 2025

Robert “Bob” Leidenfrost of Elmwood Park, NJ passed away on October 26, 2025, at the age of 91. Bob was the son of the late Charles Leidenfrost and Jean Griffin Leidenfrost. Bob was married to Mary Key who predeceased him. They enjoyed 30 happy years together.

Bob was a life-long resident, born in East Paterson, attending St. Leo’s Elementary School and...

Oct 20, 2025

Oct 14, 2025

Alexandra Kozodoeva, 99, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on October 14, 2025. Born on April 21, 1926, in the village of Lobochi, near Volgograd, Russia (former Soviet Union), Alexandra lived through World War II, the Stalin years, and dissolution of the Soviet Union, the post-Soviet period, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Alexandra was the eldest of five children and...